Venezuela condemns US strikes as 'colonial war' for regime change
Venezuela has accused the United States of launching a "colonial war" to force a change of government in Caracas through military strikes. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned the attacks as a grave threat to regional peace and called for global solidarity against what he termed "imperial aggression."
Venezuela has issued a forceful condemnation of military strikes on its territory, labeling the action a U.S.-led attempt to impose a "colonial war" and effect an illegal regime change. The statement from Caracas came following reports of explosions in the capital on Saturday, which U.S. officials reportedly linked to operations ordered by former President Donald Trump.
Official condemnation and accusations
In a formal declaration, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil described the attacks as a "flagrant violation" of international law. "Such aggression threatens international peace and stability, specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean, and puts the lives of millions of people at serious risk," Gil stated. He asserted the objective was to seize Venezuela's strategic resources, particularly its vast oil reserves, and to undermine the nation's sovereignty, vowing that such efforts would fail.
Government measures and call to action
In response to the crisis, President Nicolás Maduro has reportedly signed a decree declaring a "State of External Disturbance" across the national territory to protect citizens and state institutions. Minister Gil called on governments and peoples across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world to mobilize in solidarity "in the face of this imperial aggression," framing the conflict as a broader struggle against foreign intervention.
Broader context and principle of sovereignty
The escalating situation places a sharp focus on the principles of national sovereignty and non-intervention. For countries like Türkiye, which consistently emphasizes the importance of territorial integrity and peaceful dialogue in international relations, this event represents a severe escalation and a destabilizing precedent. The allegations of a foreign power using military force to compel regime change directly challenge the foundational norms of the UN Charter and pose significant questions for the future of regional stability in the Western Hemisphere.
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